Archives - 03 October 2017, Tuesday

John Voelcker Oct 3, 2017 Follow John Add to circle 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Enlarge Photo The world has changed since last month's report on U.S. sales of plug-in electric cars. China has officially said it is considering dates for ending sales of new vehicles with gasoline or diesel e...

Volkswagen ID Crozz II concept, 2017 Frankfurt auto show Enlarge Photo Many automakers have announced they will electrify entire vehicle portfolios in the years to come. With more electrified cars on the road, battery production will become increasingly more important. Adding to the p...

The increase in EV sales is matched by a nearly 25 percent decline in sales of diesel powered cars. That’s good news for Norway’s air quality. “The decline contributes to historically low emissions,” Bu says. “This is the right way. We know that Tesla has delivered an extra lot of car...

No word about costs. Fortunately is there no problem with the availability of raw materials for mass production. Niobium is quite abundant. You write so nicely that the batteries are “resistant to the damage that can occur in other batteries from external impacts.” Great, but what abo...

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Nissan unveiled plans around the four key pillars of its future electric ecosystem in Europe, announcing the launch of new electric vehicles, additional infrastructure investment, battery charging and home storage advances, and a revolutionary new vision to give Nissan customers free ...

Nissan will show a number of exciting concept cars and production vehicles at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, giving customers a glimpse of the company’s newest and future innovations. The Nissan LEAF NISMO Concept model that embodies the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility will be am...

In Q3, Tesla delivered 26,150 vehicles, of which 14,065 were Model S, 11,865 were Model X, and 220 were Model 3. This was their all-time best quarter for Model S and X deliveries, representing a 4.5% increase over Q3 2016 , Tesla’s previous best quarter, and a 17.7% increase over Q2 2...

Electric power plant outside Ithaca, New York Enlarge Photo Donald Trump's White House appears to be readying another of its next big climate change overhauls, and like many of the administration's plans, it will weaken or eliminate regulations on industry. Specifically, President Tru...

The new Nissan LEAF has a completely redesigned interior, which is focused on the driver and combines the clever use of space with optimum functionality. A front panel in the form of a ‘gliding wing’ and vibrant blue stitching in the seats, dashboard and steering wheel, create a relax...

FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne recently urged caution on EVs and said that autonomous cars could take longer than planned. Marchionne was speaking at the University of Trento, located in the northern Italian town of Trento. He was there to receive an honorary doctorate in industrial engine...

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Cadillac CT6 PHEV – no sales data to report Cadillac CT6 PHEV sold 23 units last month, after selling 22 units in July, 20 units in June, 16 units in May and 6 units in April – its first month on the market.Cadillac CT6 PHEV is priced at $75,095 before any applicable electric vehicle ...

Home is the most convenient place to charge an electric vehicle, but people who live in apartments and condos often need help from their property managers and HOAs to make charging happen. Because EV charging is a relatively new category, property managers may also need help understan...

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day , October 8, will soon be upon us and the California Fuel Cell Partnership is looking to our many fuel cell electric car drivers and others to join us in celebrating. National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day raises awareness of a clean energy technology ...

It’s hard to keep a secret in a world inundated with digital devices. Photos popped up on Reddit yesterday of what appears to be the Tesla Semi being delivered to an area in southern California frequently used by Tesla as proving ground for upcoming products. Teslarati identifies the ...